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    Creamy Four-Cheese Macaroni


    Source of Recipe


    Cooking Light

    List of Ingredients




    1/3 cup all-purpose flour
    2-2/3 cups 1% low-fat milk
    3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded fontina or Swiss cheese
    1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
    1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded extra-sharp
    cheddar cheese
    3 ounces light processed cheese (such as Velveeta Light)
    6 cups cooked elbow macaroni (about 3 cups uncooked)
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    Cooking spray
    1/3 cup crushed onion melba toasts (about 12 pieces)
    1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine, softened

    Recipe



    Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Place flour in a large saucepan. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Cook over medium heat until thick (about 8 minutes), stirring constantly. Add cheeses; cook 3 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in macaroni and salt.

    Spoon mixture into a 2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Combine crushed toasts and butter in a small bowl; stir until well-blended. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

    NUTRITIONAL INFO:
    calories: 350 carbohydrates: 42.4 g cholesterol: 32 fat: 11.2 g sodium: 497 mg protein: 18 g calcium: 306 mg iron: 1.9 mg fiber: 2.1 g

    YIELD:
    Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 cup).
    9 points

 

 

 


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